Politicians Attack Data Centers While Profiting from their Construction
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During an October 15 debate debate between Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, a curiously apologetic heckler piped up. “Senator Collins, I’m so sorry to interrupt, but I’m terrified,” the person shouted. “AI data centers, they’re destroying our climate, they’re poisoning our water!” “This is obviously one of Troy’s supporters,” Collins said. “Oh, shut up,” Ja
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At an October 15 debate between Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) and her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, a heckler criticized AI data centers, citing concerns about climate and water. Collins said the heckler was one of Jackson's supporters, and Jackson responded. The excerpt is cut off, and it does not address the headline's claim that politicians profit from data center construction.
- The October 15 debate was between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson
- A heckler criticized AI data centers over climate and water concerns
- Collins said the heckler was a supporter of Jackson
- Jackson responded to Collins, though the excerpt is cut off
- The excerpt does not address claims of profit from data center construction
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